AN Alvechurch pub has been named as one of 150 top local real ale pubs.

The Weighbridge was selected as part of CAMRA’s Community Pubs Month, the aim of which is to help raise the profile of pubs and pub-going.

The award winning pub was selected by CAMRA’s local branch members, who vote based on customer service, value for money, decor, customer mix, atmosphere and, of course, the quality of the beer.

The pub will now move forward to the regional Pub of the Year competition (announced in September) with the winner of that standing a chance of winning CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year (announced in February 2014).

Mike Benner, from CAMRA, said: “Community Pubs Month is a month long celebration of the Great British Pub and its importance to the surrounding community.

“These winning pubs have been voted the best in their local areas and are examples of the kind of well run and valued community pubs we hope to see more of throughout the UK.”

For more information, visit communitypubsmonth.org.uk